Thimphu, Nov. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Bhutan's fourth and former King, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and later jointly inaugurated the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony in Thimphu, marking a significant moment in the deep spiritual and cultural ties between the two countries.

The Kalachakra, one of Tibetan Buddhism's most sacred and elaborate rituals, is being observed as a three-day empowerment ceremony, conferring blessings and authorisations for advanced meditative practices aimed at achieving enlightenment.

The empowerment ceremony is part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025, organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan from November 4 to November 17.

The Prime Minister is in the Himalayan nation...